My name is Ashley. I am originally from Washington, D.C and I graduated from Morgan State University with a degree in Elementary Education. I have been teaching for seven years and I am currently a 4th grade math/science teacher at Govans Elementary School in Baltimore City. I love teaching math and last year I decided to pursue my Master's Degree in Mathematics Education. I am determined to finish the program in two years and I am half-way there! My goal is to become an instructional support teacher specifically for mathematics and to also teach mathematics at my alma mater, Morgan State University.
I live in Perry Hall, MD with my husband, Andre and our two kids, Arielle and Aiden. In addition to teaching, I enjoy traveling. During my junior year in college I had the privilege of studying abroad in London, England and touring parts of Europe. I also love refinishing and restoring old, dilapidated furniture and decorating my home. I am even considering pursuing a degree in interior design! I am very much looking forward to summer vacation!!
A web 2.0 site gives users the opportunity to interact with each other through social media. Users can comment and respond to comments on published articles, statements, pictures, videos, etc. Examples of web 2.0 tools are blogs, wikis, video sharing( i.e. youtube), social networking sites(i.e. Facebook, Instagram, etc).
1. Equivalent Fraction Pieces - Students need to be able to recognize and generate simple equivalent fractions and explain why fractions are equivalent using a visual fraction model. 3.NF.3b
2. Transformation Tools - Students need to be able to recognize a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure as a line across the figure such that the figure can be folded along the line into matching parts, identify line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry. 4.G.3
3. Base Ten Blocks - Students need to be able to add within 100, including adding a two-digit number and a one-digit number, and adding a two-digit number and a multiple of 10, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used. Understand that in adding two-digit numbers, one adds tens and tens, ones and ones; and sometimes it is necessary to compose a ten. 1.OA.4
4. Area and Perimeter Blocks - Students need to be able to apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. 4.MD.3
5. Number Bonds - Students can use number bonds to find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1-100. 4.OA.4
6. Place Value Chips - Understand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones; e.g., 706 equals 7 hundreds, 0 tens, and 6 ones. 2.NBT.1
7. Protractor Tool - Students need to understand that an angle that turns through "n" one-degree angles is said to have an angle measure of "n" degrees. 4.MD.5b
8. Algebra Tiles - Students need to be able to write expressions that record operations with numbers and with letters standing for numbers. 6.EE.2a
9. Geometric Figures - Students need to recognize and draw shapes having specified attributes, such as a given number of angles or a given number of equal faces. identify triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, and cubes.
10. Comparing Numbers Scale - Students need to be able to compare two numbers between 1 and 10. K.CC.7
The brief lesson ideas I have provided would be geared towards 4th and 5th grade math students.
Video #1 Lesson Brief: Intro to Stats!
This video would be the perfect motivator for the beginning of a data and statistics lesson. After the students have watched the video, I would ask them to identify any patterns they observe in the data given from the year 1896 to 2012. Next, I would instruct students to work collaboratively to develop a formula based off of the data and statistics given in the video. The students would use this formula to predict around what year sprinters could possibly run the 100 meter dash in just under 9 seconds.
Video #2 Lesson Brief: Graph it!
Prior to showing this video, I would review and discuss various types of graphs (i.e. pictograph, pie graphs , line plots, line graphs, bar graphs, etc) After the students have watched this video I would instruct them to brainstorm the best type of graph to use to display the data given in the video. Next, given chart paper, rulers and markers, students will have the opportunity to work in groups to actually create these graphs.
Video #3 Lesson Brief: Comparing Data!
I would use this video as an extension to the lesson I provided for video #2. This video is very interesting. After watching this video, I'm sure viewers just like myself were assuming that as time passes, jumpers will inevitably be able to jump farther. This was proven not to be the case at all. I would have students create the same type of graph they used to chart the data from video #2 and then have them compare the two graphs. I would ask questions such as: How has the data from video #3 affected the visual representation of your graph? What are some similarities and differences between both of hour graphs? Can it be assumed that both graphs are headed for the same outcome? Why or why not?
This app is a great multiplication and division facts tool. My students struggle every year with their multiplication and division facts. If they do not know their facts fluently, they will struggle with almost every other math skill. This app would be a great practice tool. Students who have completed their work before everyone else could grab an iPad and use this app to practice their facts!
This app is a great review for various math skills. The nice thing about this app is that students can explore a math topic of their choice and move on to various levels depending on their level of mastery. This app would be great to have accessible in a math center.
Fractions and decimals can be tough skills to teach and for some students to understand. I have noticed through my years of teaching that some of my students love fractions and decimals and do well with them and then there are some students who can't stand fractions and decimals and struggle continuously with them. This app would be a great resource for my struggling students. They could either work by themselves or with a partner using this app. It is a great tool for students to see just how closely related fractions and decimals are.
Where are my overachievers? My early-finishers? My higher-level thinkers? This app is perfect for them! This app can be used to deepen conceptual understanding of various math skills. Last year I taught a group of students that were exceptionally smart and loved a challenge. This app would have been perfect for them as it would make them think "outside the box".
This app reminds me of SketchPad and I love using Sketchpad. I have even used it in some of my lessons and my students are wowed by some of the things they can create using it. This GeoPad app is very similar and I think my elementary students could navigate this app more easily then they could using SketchPad. This app is definitely a wonderful resource to use in many geometry lessons. I will definitely be downloading this app for my students before this school year begins!
Bio
My name is Ashley. I am originally from Washington, D.C and I graduated from Morgan State University with a degree in Elementary Education. I have been teaching for seven years and I am currently a 4th grade math/science teacher at Govans Elementary School in Baltimore City. I love teaching math and last year I decided to pursue my Master's Degree in Mathematics Education. I am determined to finish the program in two years and I am half-way there! My goal is to become an instructional support teacher specifically for mathematics and to also teach mathematics at my alma mater, Morgan State University.
I live in Perry Hall, MD with my husband, Andre and our two kids, Arielle and Aiden. In addition to teaching, I enjoy traveling. During my junior year in college I had the privilege of studying abroad in London, England and touring parts of Europe. I also love refinishing and restoring old, dilapidated furniture and decorating my home. I am even considering pursuing a degree in interior design! I am very much looking forward to summer vacation!!
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What is Web 2.0?
A web 2.0 site gives users the opportunity to interact with each other through social media. Users can comment and respond to comments on published articles, statements, pictures, videos, etc. Examples of web 2.0 tools are blogs, wikis, video sharing( i.e. youtube), social networking sites(i.e. Facebook, Instagram, etc).
TodaysMeet
KidBlog - Mrs.Turner's Class
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Glogster Poster on Equivalent Fractions
Prezi - Multi-Digit Multiplication
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1. Equivalent Fraction Pieces - Students need to be able to recognize and generate simple equivalent fractions and explain why fractions are equivalent using a visual fraction model. 3.NF.3b
2. Transformation Tools - Students need to be able to recognize a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure as a line across the figure such that the figure can be folded along the line into matching parts, identify line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry. 4.G.3
3. Base Ten Blocks - Students need to be able to add within 100, including adding a two-digit number and a one-digit number, and adding a two-digit number and a multiple of 10, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used. Understand that in adding two-digit numbers, one adds tens and tens, ones and ones; and sometimes it is necessary to compose a ten. 1.OA.4
4. Area and Perimeter Blocks - Students need to be able to apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. 4.MD.3
5. Number Bonds - Students can use number bonds to find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1-100. 4.OA.4
6. Place Value Chips - Understand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones; e.g., 706 equals 7 hundreds, 0 tens, and 6 ones. 2.NBT.1
7. Protractor Tool - Students need to understand that an angle that turns through "n" one-degree angles is said to have an angle measure of "n" degrees. 4.MD.5b
8. Algebra Tiles - Students need to be able to write expressions that record operations with numbers and with letters standing for numbers. 6.EE.2a
9. Geometric Figures - Students need to recognize and draw shapes having specified attributes, such as a given number of angles or a given number of equal faces. identify triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, and cubes.
10. Comparing Numbers Scale - Students need to be able to compare two numbers between 1 and 10. K.CC.7
Learning Task #5
Student Survey
Parent/Guardian Survey
Learning Task #6
Text 2 Mind Map on Metric Measurement
Padlet on Three Dimensional Shapes
Popplet on Unit Conversions
Learning Task #7
The brief lesson ideas I have provided would be geared towards 4th and 5th grade math students.
Video #1 Lesson Brief: Intro to Stats!
This video would be the perfect motivator for the beginning of a data and statistics lesson. After the students have watched the video, I would ask them to identify any patterns they observe in the data given from the year 1896 to 2012. Next, I would instruct students to work collaboratively to develop a formula based off of the data and statistics given in the video. The students would use this formula to predict around what year sprinters could possibly run the 100 meter dash in just under 9 seconds.
Video #2 Lesson Brief: Graph it!
Prior to showing this video, I would review and discuss various types of graphs (i.e. pictograph, pie graphs , line plots, line graphs, bar graphs, etc) After the students have watched this video I would instruct them to brainstorm the best type of graph to use to display the data given in the video. Next, given chart paper, rulers and markers, students will have the opportunity to work in groups to actually create these graphs.
Video #3 Lesson Brief: Comparing Data!
I would use this video as an extension to the lesson I provided for video #2. This video is very interesting. After watching this video, I'm sure viewers just like myself were assuming that as time passes, jumpers will inevitably be able to jump farther. This was proven not to be the case at all. I would have students create the same type of graph they used to chart the data from video #2 and then have them compare the two graphs. I would ask questions such as: How has the data from video #3 affected the visual representation of your graph? What are some similarities and differences between both of hour graphs? Can it be assumed that both graphs are headed for the same outcome? Why or why not?
Learn Zillion Lesson Plan: Comparing Fractions Using the Area Model
In this lesson, you will learn how to compare fractions with different numerators and denominators by using area models to create common denominators.Learn Zillion Lesson Plan: Divide Powers By Ten
In this lesson, you will learn about the relationship between digits on a place value chart by dividing by powers of 10.Khan Academy Lesson on Identifying Types of Angles
This activity is fantastic for having students practice identifying various types of angles using a protractor tool.
Khan Academy Lesson on Place Value
Students struggling with place value can use this activity as guided practice.
Learning Task #8
Partial Products Mini-Lesson
Comparing Decimals Mini-Lesson
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Poll Everywhere
TestMoz
Learning Task #10
This app is a great multiplication and division facts tool. My students struggle every year with their multiplication and division facts. If they do not know their facts fluently, they will struggle with almost every other math skill. This app would be a great practice tool. Students who have completed their work before everyone else could grab an iPad and use this app to practice their facts!
This app is a great review for various math skills. The nice thing about this app is that students can explore a math topic of their choice and move on to various levels depending on their level of mastery. This app would be great to have accessible in a math center.
Fractions and decimals can be tough skills to teach and for some students to understand. I have noticed through my years of teaching that some of my students love fractions and decimals and do well with them and then there are some students who can't stand fractions and decimals and struggle continuously with them. This app would be a great resource for my struggling students. They could either work by themselves or with a partner using this app. It is a great tool for students to see just how closely related fractions and decimals are.
Where are my overachievers? My early-finishers? My higher-level thinkers? This app is perfect for them! This app can be used to deepen conceptual understanding of various math skills. Last year I taught a group of students that were exceptionally smart and loved a challenge. This app would have been perfect for them as it would make them think "outside the box".
This app reminds me of SketchPad and I love using Sketchpad. I have even used it in some of my lessons and my students are wowed by some of the things they can create using it. This GeoPad app is very similar and I think my elementary students could navigate this app more easily then they could using SketchPad. This app is definitely a wonderful resource to use in many geometry lessons. I will definitely be downloading this app for my students before this school year begins!